The great living room rejuvenation of 2023 is coming along. Mind you, it's a small rejuvenation because it doesn't address all the things it really needs, such as refinishing floors, repairing plaster walls, getting rid of painted wallpaper and those damn ceiling tiles. No, this is a mini rejuvenation but it's making me happy as … Continue reading In which the living room putters along
The great living room rearrange of 2023 continues
Some of the goblets have been used recently and thus washed, but a lot of this has been sitting far too long and needs a wash before it goes back into the cupboard. Periodically I make cloved oranges at Christmas. When they get too dried out I just pop them in a cupboard. It smells … Continue reading The great living room rearrange of 2023 continues
Hattie, Buddhas, shelves and sauces
Oh good god, I just wrestled a wrapped up Hattie trying to clean her up and get her anal glands emptied, one of which has burst. I think this was the most disgusting episode yet. I actually gagged, right in poor Ernie's face as he was the one trying to hold her. I know she … Continue reading Hattie, Buddhas, shelves and sauces